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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Wickford – The Bromfords School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Wickford. Classes run at The Bromfords School, full-time over two years.

The course explores why crime happens, how it is perceived, and why some crime goes unreported. You'll look at the criminal justice system from the moment a crime is committed through to sentencing. Units cover the agencies involved at each stage, grounded in sociological and psychological thinking. Entry requires Grade 5 or above in both English Language GCSE and Maths GCSE.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This is an applied qualification. This means that it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. Criminology enables learners to understand different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crime goes unreported.

The course also looks into the process of the criminal justice system and the different stages from when the crime is committed all the way up to the sentencing and the agencies involved. This is all grounded in a Sociological and Psychological theoretical framework.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE and Maths GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different types of crime and what causes them.
  • You'll examine how the media and society shape perceptions of crime.
  • You'll investigate why some crime goes unreported or unrecorded.
  • You'll study the stages of the criminal justice system, from crime to sentencing.
  • You'll learn about the agencies involved in policing, prosecution, and punishment.
  • You'll apply sociological and psychological theories to real criminal cases.
  • You'll develop skills in analysis and evidence-based argument.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through controlled assessment units and written examinations. You'll complete learner assignment briefs for each unit, producing written responses under supervised conditions. Classes are delivered in the classroom at The Bromfords School during the day. Your teacher will guide you through each unit before you complete the assessed work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bromfords School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, works with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.
  • Social worker, works with vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Community support officer, assists police in local areas.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the most direct next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Sociology or Psychology, which builds on the theoretical grounding in this qualification.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the criminal justice system.
  • A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Policing or Public Services, for a more vocational route into the sector.
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